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Responsible development of WA's resources
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WA's strong resources sector benefits all Western Australians
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Ensuring industry adopts the highest standards
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21 February 2020
Applications open for Round 21 of EIS co-funded drilling
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14 February 2020
Seeking nominations of excellence from the resources sector
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11 February 2020
Search is on for innovation and excellence in the resources sector
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11 February 2020
Release of new statutory guidelines for mining proposals and mine closure plans
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29 January 2020
Register Interest now for Mineral and Petroleum Resource Leadership Roles in 2020
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22 January 2020
Release of 'grandfather' mineral exploration reports
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16 January 2020
Reminder to review plans for cyclone season
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14 January 2020
Industry consultation open for new annual assessment reporting templates
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23 December 2019
DMIRS responds to public feedback on new Statutory Guidelines
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19 December 2019
Consultation opens on proposed stakeholder engagement guideline for hydraulic fracturing
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19 December 2019
New lease of life for former Ellendale diamond mine
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18 December 2019
RER Group eNews now available online
Keep up to date with the latest news from the department as well as relevant stories from the resources sector and the Minister for Mines and Petroleum.
Striving to make Western Australia the first choice for responsible development.
Consultation is essential to build confidence and trust in DMIRS as a regulator.
Government reforms
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety was created on 1 July 2017 with the amalgamation of the Departments of Mines and Petroleum and Commerce. These structural changes are part of the WA Government’s State-wide public sector reforms. The new department will regulate the mining, building and construction industry with an elevated focus on worker safety. It will also assume consumer protection responsibilities.